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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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